Trainee Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £39,959 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W5 4QA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

Key Responsibilities The candidate will be responsible for fulfilling the course requirements (see course brochure). Maintaining confidentiality and following data protection, health and safety and IT guidelines. The candidate will inform their supervisor/manager and university of any absences. The candidate will be present on site on non-university days using leave allowances as agreed. Keep accurate and appropriate records, providing information for monitoring and evaluation as required. Participate in, and actively contribute to, individual supervision, training and team meetings as required. Work in accordance with West London Minds MHST objectives and values. Comply with all organisational policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct in particular to ensure safe, fair and responsible working practices. Work at all times to promote equality, diversity and individual rights. Work alongside and ensure active service user participation in all aspects of work, including monitoring of activities. Practise and supervision responsibilities Deliver specialist evidence based therapeutic interventions with a caseload of children and families whilst keeping up to date with current training and practice. Provide support and guidance to others with the aim of improving skills, knowledge and the facilitation of reflective practice. Undertake assessments with young people and parents which identify areas where the young person wishes to see change. Identify, monitor and manage risk to self and others in every contact with a client. Manage own workload, with support from supervision. Contribute to evaluation of all areas of service delivery and intervention outcomes. To engage in best practice principles for professional supervision. Fully utilise the purpose and function of supervision to maximise personal and professional growth and learning in becoming a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner, including both group and peer supervision. Strive to be a good role model for positive working relationships and modelling professional behaviours that align with the values and principles of the organisation and professional body. Be committed to high standards of safety and efficacy in delivery of clinical practice, that is in the best interests of children, young people and families Demonstrate a commitment to the ethical, professional and best practice codes of conduct of professional registration body. Training & Education: Ensure knowledge and skills are continuously developed and maintained at a high level of competence. Identify training needs through supervision and personal development plans. Design and deliver training services/workshops and to take part in their evaluation. Research and development To work with others to develop practice protocols and audit tools, to collect the relevant statistical information to underpin service evaluation and record keeping. To ensure all interventions are evidence based. To be key in obtaining service user views and feedback on support provided to ensure the delivery of accessible provision. To comply with relevant professional codes of conduct. To contribute to establishing essential networks, knowledge base of resources and maintain links with relevant community organisations. To contribute to identifying service needs and gaps with regard to childrens mental health and wellbeing. Develop skills in service evaluation and audit to ensure the overall development of the service. To maintain awareness of up-to-date research and development pertaining to advances in child and young peoples emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.

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